ELKINS, W.Va. - Davis & Elkins College Director of Athletics Jamie Joss announced today that Elle Fracker has been named the new head softball coach for the Senators.
A former student-athlete at the DI level with coaching experience at DI, DII, DIII and NAIA institutions, Fracker becomes the 13th head coach in program history. Fracker arrives in Elkins following nearly one year as the recruiting coordinator for USA Athletes International in Colorado, where she was responsible for recruiting coaches and players to play their sport internationally.
"We are excited for the future of our softball program with Elle at the helm," Joss said. "Her vast wealth of experiences as a player and coach at all NCAA divisions, along with a tremendous recruiting network will provide an immediate impact for Senator softball. Her programs are focused on the development of student-athletes through academics and community involvement, empowering success on the field. She is also committed to becoming an integral part of furthering youth softball in the Elkins community."
Fracker previously spent the 2015-19 seasons as the head softball coach at Fort Lewis, where she coached the program's first All-American and helped the team maintain a grade point average over 3.3 each semester. Fracker oversaw all aspects of the Skyhawks program, including budget management, scheduling, practice planning, recruiting, community service and camps/clinics.
"I want to thank President Wood, Jamie Joss and the entire search committee for this opportunity," Fracker said. "Joining the Davis & Elkins athletic department is extremely exciting. I am looking forward to coming in and having an immediate positive impact on the softball program, in the athletic department and in the Elkins community."
She takes over the D&E softball program for the departed Jordan Olson, who resigned earlier this summer to accept Doane's head softball coaching role.
Fracker was an assistant coach at Valley City State in North Dakota from 2012-13 before becoming its head coach in August 2013. She guided the Vikings to the program's first regular-season championship in 24 years in her first season at the helm, while also overseeing the Valley City State student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) and implementing it for the first time in department history.
Fracker earned Coach of the Year accolades at VCSU from the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) in 2013. She also held positions as an assistant coach at Drexel (2008-10) and an assistant coach/resident liaison Oberlin (2010-11) before arriving at VCSU.
Fracker was a four-year letter winner in softball at Indiana State as the team's primary catcher for three seasons before graduating with a bachelor's degree in recreation and sports management in 2008. She interned with the Philadelphia Force, a women's professional softball team in Allentown, Pa., in 2008, where she worked closely with the team's owner and general manager.
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ELLE FRACKER CAPSULE
Coaching Experience
2019-20: Recruiting Coordinator, USA Athletes International
2015-19: Head Softball Coach, Fort Lewis College
2013-15: Head Coach, Valley City State
2012-13: Assistant Coach, Valley City State
2010-11: Assistant Coach/Resident Liaison, Oberlin
2008-10: Assistant Coach, Drexel
Education
2008: Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Sports Management, Indiana State
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What others are saying about Fracker:
"As a former player, Coach Fracker does an excellent job of communicating her knowledge to players of all levels. Her teaching style allows each player to develop into a better softball player. Her commitment to high standards and attention to details build the foundation of a successful program."
Mark Zapach - Head Softball Coach, New Mexico Elite
"I had the pleasure to play for and coach alongside Coach Fracker at Fort Lewis College. She brings energy and excitement to the field, while teaching her athletes to be respectful, dedicated and competitive! From day one, Coach Fracker changed the program by raising the expectations for our team and pushing us to strive for greatness. I loved every minute playing for Elle and became a better player my senior year under her tutelage. When I had the opportunity to coach with Elle, I learned so much about what it takes to be a coach. Her commitment to the team on and off the field was inspiring and as hard as it was for me to hang up my jersey, Coach Fracker showed me how rewarding coaching softball can be. Coach Fracker will lead her team to success as elite softball players who will end their careers ready to tackle whatever life will bring."
Missy Mullen - Former player and assistant coach, Fort Lewis College
